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Slow internet results in a significant cost to employers

By eStormAdmin | June 29, 2018

We all know how important a great Wi-Fi connection is these days – but just how much can a sluggish connection affect your business? Studies show that for every $13,291 worth of salary, disengaged employees account for a $4,520 cost to their employer. However, a study by the Economist Intelligence Unit found that those who were […]

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IP-PBX (VoIP) vs Traditional PBX Phone Solutions: Which Is Best?

By eStormAdmin | May 22, 2018

As today’s business environment is so highly dependent upon greater connectivity amongst stakeholders, vendors, customers, staff members and supervisors – as well as small businesses often succeeding or failing based on the effectiveness of their communications systems – being dependent upon traditional phone companies for technology and service is often an expensive, time consuming and […]

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CeBIT Australia 2018

By eStormAdmin | May 16, 2018

CeBIT Australia is the focal point for the Asia Pacific business and technology industry comprised of both an exhibition – for organisations to showcase their solutions and capabilities to a domestic and international audience of decisions makers for enterprise, SMEs and government – and conference – where attendees are able to maximise their learning and […]

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Public Cloud vs Private Cloud vs Hybrid Cloud – Which Is Right For You?

By eStormAdmin | May 8, 2018

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services, infrastructure and resources via the internet, with deployment options including public, private and hybrid cloud. What is a Public Cloud Public clouds are the most common when it comes to setting up cloud computing. The cloud resources, such as servers and storage, are owned and operated by […]

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Windows 7 user? Why you desperately need to upgrade

Windows 7 user? Why you desperately need to upgrade

By eStormAdmin | May 1, 2018

According to NetMarketShare’s January 2018 data, 42.39% of users are still using Windows 7, even though on January 13, 2015 Microsoft discontinued mainstream support for Windows 7. This meant that they no longer provided non-critical security updates, design changes or complimentary support for the operating system to end users. Now the discontinuation of extended support […]

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How to create a strong password that’s easy to remember (with examples)

By eStormAdmin | April 20, 2018

It goes without saying that a strong password is important for your on and offline security—both at home and at work (especially given the new Australian data notification legislation put in place earlier this year, which could see businesses and other organisations fined up to $1.8million for data breaches, unauthorised access to personal information and […]

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What is AWS (Amazon Web Services) and How Can Your Business Benefit?

By eStormAdmin | April 10, 2018

What is Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is a secure cloud services platform that offers computing power, database storage, content delivery, deployment tools and other functionality solutions that can increase your businesses flexibility and reliability while maintaining agility, lowering your IT costs, and scaling your applications. From data warehousing to deployment tools, […]

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How To Remove Companies Who Can Access Your Facebook Profile

By eStormAdmin | April 6, 2018

In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook has now listed all the companies that you have given access to your profile information in one convenient location. You might have taken a Facebook quiz, or logged in via Facebook connect instead of creating a new account on a website, or even given a company […]

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What Is A Virtual CIO & How Can It Help Reduce Costs and Achieve Greater Competitive Advantage?

By eStormAdmin | April 5, 2018

Iron Man, aka Tony Stark, wouldn’t be able to do half the incredible things he does without his artificial intelligence system named J.A.R.V.I.S. J.A.R.V.I.S. is forward-thinking, always assessing the risks, prepared for when disaster strikes and essential to Iron Man’s success. What if your business had a J.A.R.V.I.S.? What if you had someone guiding you […]

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Exciting New Announcements from Apple in the World of Education

By eStormAdmin | March 28, 2018

Lots of exciting new announcements from Apple, particularly in the world of education! Here’s the highlight reel: iPad Apple launched a new 9.7″ iPad now compatible with Apple Pencil and designed for powerful AR applications to bring out the creative genius of every kid + a whopping 200,000 apps made for education! The new 9.7″ […]

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